I tricked you into thinking you had the makings of an emperor, but you actually did it?

"It's a bit inappropriate to tell a god that an emperor cannot be insulted."

"This 'emperor' doesn't refer to a realm, it should refer to a Saint Emperor."

"The Holy Emperor Dynasty, the only human dynasty in two eras, has the right to say this."

"Shen Ming has made countless enemies, but fortunately he also has quite a few allies."

"It's hard to say, these alliances aren't very solid."

Outside the Treasure Realm, powerful figures from various factions and cultivators below the Saint Realm were discussing the matter animatedly.

They were not optimistic about Shen Ming's future.

Putting aside everything else, the Southern Heavenly Gate of the Divine Court could appear at any time.

Not to mention the enemies they incur in the Middle Three Realms, the disadvantage of cultivators in the Lower Realms is that they have no backing and no master.

Allies are temporary; they come together for a common purpose.

The enemy is different. Judging from the reaction of the Blazing God, he is willing to take revenge at any cost.

Thinking this, a Celestial God from the Celestial Academy arrived, also targeting Shen Ming.

It turns out that Tianjie Jun of Tianshen Academy died at the hands of Shen Ming.

The situation is even more troublesome than that of the Tianchi clan. One of the great advantages of the academy is its inclusiveness.

The one from the Heavenly God Academy is also a giant of the Celestial Race, named Qi Guang, whose strength is comparable to that of the Blazing God.

The major powers of the Hundred Provinces in the Sixth Realm all have their disciples.

The thought of two celestial beings blocking the gate is enough to make one's breathless.

Shen Ming disagreed and went straight back to the ruins.

The battle on Jian Li's side had ended, and the moment he returned, he threw the Panhuang Years Sword over.

With the addition of the Panhuang Void Sword, the Panhuang Three Swords now make up two.

"The third one is definitely hidden in their treasure vault, under tight security, and they won't take it out again," Jian Li said.

"Then let's storm the treasure vault!" Shen Ming said.

The Panyue Dynasty is a giant in the Fifth Realm, with its rule extending from top to bottom, covering the Fourth Realm and the battlefields beyond.

In the Sixth Realm, top-tier forces such as the Tianchi Clan and the Mending Heaven Sect all have god-level giants.

In contrast, in the Panyue Dynasty, demigods are the pillars of the nation, and minor gods are the pinnacle of combat power.

Shen Ming is a contemporary saint of the Sixth Realm, especially since he is proficient in all aspects and has no weaknesses.

One person could storm into the Supreme Golden Palace and escape unscathed.

"But before that, let's explore the ruins first."

Most of the treasures from the ruins have already been put into Yunxi's storage bag.

"What's mine, it's all mine."

Yunxi pressed her hand against her storage bag, her pretty face full of tension.

Shen Ming almost forgot that she was also a little money-grubber.

"Now that you're healed, I won't give you the Half-Immortal Medicine. I have a great use for this herb."

This was Yunxi's way of getting rid of the shackles of the Jietian Sect; she didn't want to marry an old man who was thousands of years old.

What you receive is your opportunity; I won't steal it.

Shen Ming naturally wouldn't snatch it, then, thinking of the invitation from Zhiqiang, he said, "Are you going to marry the leader of the Jietian Sect?"

Yunxi rolled her eyes, thinking to herself, "As expected of you, you managed to get the answer out of me like that."

"Hmm? You received an invitation?"

As she spoke, Yunxi noticed Li Miaozhen standing next to her out of the corner of her eye.

"So it's true?" Shen Ming asked, frowning.

Hey, hey, hey, your partner is right here, don't ask that.

"What? Brother Shen has happily married and become an enviable couple with Junior Sister Li. Are you just hoping your friend will grow old alone?" Yunxi said, feigning nonchalance.

“The leaders of great sects are all saintly kings who ignited their divine fire to become ancient giants. They are at least nearly ten thousand years old. How old are you and me? Not even twenty years old yet,” Shen Ming said in a deep voice.

So what are you going to do? Yunxi knew perfectly well what was going to happen.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Yunxi had already planned her escape route.

“I’m worried. As long as you tell me you were forced, I will save you no matter what,” Shen Ming said.

"In what capacity?" Yunxi asked directly, ignoring Li Miaozhen's presence, after he kept asking her questions.

“Of course they are friends. How can we stand by and watch our friends die when they are in trouble?” Shen Ming said.

"Friends? You're going to ruin the wedding of a great sect leader for the sake of your friends? What will people think?" Yunxi said.

"I don't care about others, I only ask to have a clear conscience," Shen Ming said.

What if I feel guilty? A question suddenly popped into Yunxi's mind.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Yunxi forced a smile and said, "Alright, thank you for your kindness. We don't need to wait for a dramatic wedding scene. The semi-divine medicine I prepared will allow me to get away early."

Shen Ming nodded in satisfaction, then there was nothing more to say.

What's behind this door?

At this moment, Li Miaozhen pointed to the bronze door.

It is the only place in the ruins that has not yet been opened, and it is the source of Shen Ming's senses along the way.

"Divine Fire Seed!"

Yunxi had already discovered the treasures inside and even opened the bronze door. Her eyes gleamed as she spoke.

To successfully transcend the tribulation at the seventh level of the Sovereign Realm, one must ignite the Divine Flame.

Divine fire refers to one's own soul undergoing a complete transformation.

The gods in the Seventh Heaven, whether minor or celestial, are not the true deities of the world.

Everything exists in a state of balance. Some say that the Heavenly Dao always controls the quantity of divine fire and the number of people in the divine realm.

Only when a divine being falls will a new divine fire emerge in the world.

Therefore, the value of fire is no less than that of elixirs and immortality pills.

The Sixth Realm, Ten Generations of Saints, each generation takes a hundred years to become a saint, yet it still takes a thousand years to become a saint. Besides the time and effort required for the power of the Four Symbols, the lack of a fire seed is also a factor.

The flames of the great religion are also strictly controlled.

For example, Li Miaozhen wasn't even ranked in the Patching Heaven Sect yet.

The person currently in line is a fifth-generation prodigy from the Butian Sect.

In other words, Li Miaozhen would have to wait at least five hundred years.

Five hundred years is not a long time in the long history of the Holy Land.

After several life-or-death trials, one can comprehend the power of the Four Symbols. However, for those with slightly weaker comprehension, five hundred years is not enough to perfect the power of the Four Symbols.

"Five hundred years? We can't wait that long!"

Shen Ming felt that with his talent, it wouldn't take that long.

“Then there’s only the second option: ascend to the Immortal Realm, where there’s no shortage of fire seeds,” Jian Li said.

This is why Di Ling possesses an Ascension Token, which allows him to command the wind and rain.

Of course, with Di Ling's death, the Ascension Token became invalid.

"It feels like the gap was intentionally created." Shen Ming frowned. Compared to the Immortal Realm, the Middle Three Realms were no different from the Lower Three Realms.

That being said, now there is a third option for Shen Ming, Li Miaozhen, and Yun Xi.

That is the divine fire behind this door.

"Let's go in together."

Shen Ming, holding Li Miaozhen's hand, led the way through the bronze gate.

Yunxi followed behind, watching the two holding hands.

That's incredibly open and honest. Thinking back on our conversation, Shen Ming really seems to consider me a friend.

Originally, that was what she thought when she learned that Li Miaozhen and Shen Ming had become Daoist partners.

Shen Ming was a friend and comrade-in-arms who could stand shoulder to shoulder with her.

But why do I feel so empty inside?

Yunxi was glad that she was walking behind, so she didn't have to hide the sadness on her face.